Aesthetic NP Practice Authority

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in Michigan

What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Michigan needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Michigan Board of Nursing.

MichiganRestricted Practice

Can an NP own an aesthetic practice solo in Michigan?

No. Michigan requires physician supervision/delegation for NP practice. Solo NP-owned aesthetic practice uses MSO/PC structure with a medical director.

Collaborative agreement / physician relationship

Physician delegation required. Solo NP practice ownership not permitted without MD partnership/MSO.

Good-faith exam (GFE) rules — aesthetic context

GFE required. Telehealth GFE permitted under MI Public Act 359 of 2020.

RN injection scope in Michigan

RNs may inject aesthetic medications (botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, fat-dissolving) under a valid prescriber order and approved protocol. Only PRESCRIBING requires a licensed NP/MD/DO. Verify with your board.

Sources

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Educational Use Only. This page is general guidance and is not legal, financial, tax, or medical advice. Verify scope of practice with the Michigan Board of Nursing and your own licensed counsel before opening or operating a practice. Online training is not a substitute for hands-on clinical certification.

Verified: AANP State Practice Environment (Updated: 05/2026) + Michigan Board of Nursing public guidance, as of 2026-05-12. State statuses change; reconfirm at AANP before relying on this content.

Read the full 50-state matrix at /scope-of-practice.